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InterFaith commemoration to memorialize anniversary

By Kathleen Quilligan and Kathleen Quilligen · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 1:33 a.m.

Freshman Lindsay Bell's only concrete plans for the weekend include going home to Greenfield. Ordinarily, this might not be enough to raise an eyebrow, but since Saturday marks the third anniversary of two planes hitting the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, it feels a bit empty.

Don't call me a quack

By Cory Steger · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 1:31 a.m.

Some of you may remember last year's game between Oregon and Michigan. Wolverine fans have been trying to forget about the game that doused Michigan's national championship hopes early in the season. But for those of you who don't remember, let me jog your memory.

Powell says killings in Sudan amounts to genocide

By Alyson Brodsy and George Gedda · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 1:29 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration for the first time Thursday called attacks in Sudan's Darfur region by government-backed Arab militia against black Africans "genocide." The designation by Secretary of State Colin Powell came as a U.S. proposal in the U.N. Security Council to impose sanctions against Sudan encountered opposition. Powell told Congress that Sudan's government is to blame for the killing of tens of thousands and uprooting of 1.2 million people.

Air strikes in 2 key areas lead crackdown

By Alyson Brodsy and Robert H. Reid · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 1:28 a.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- American warplanes struck militant positions in two insurgent-controlled cities Thursday, and U.S. and Iraqi troops quietly took control of a third city in a sweeping crackdown following a spike in attacks against U.S. forces. More than 60 people were reported killed, most of them in Tal Afar, one of several cities that American officials acknowledged this week had fallen under insurgent control and become "no-go" zones.

Hurricane Ivan devastates Grenada

By Alyson Brodsy and Ian James · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 1:27 a.m.

ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada -- Hurricane Ivan took aim Thursday at Jamaica and possibly Florida after killing 23 people in five countries and devastating Grenada, where police fired tear gas to stop a looting frenzy and frightened students armed themselves with knives and sticks.

DUCKHUNTING

By Dan Click · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 1:25 a.m.

After an opening season win over Central Michigan University, 41-10, the Hoosiers (1-0) take to the road and head west to face the No. 24 University of Oregon Ducks (0-0) at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Playing on the road is a fact the Hoosiers will have to deal with this season, as six of their 11 games are away from Memorial Stadium.

Israeli official speaks at IU

By Brittany Terwilliger · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 1:25 a.m.

Israeli Deputy Consul General to the Midwest, Andy David lectured in the Indiana Memorial Union's Georgian Room Thursday night at 7 p.m. David's message focused on informing students about MASHAV, Israel's center for International Cooperation within the ministry of foreign affairs. MASHAV assists developing countries in improving agriculture, combating desertification, empowering women and aiding in disaster relief.

Porn shop patrons draw concern from residents

By David A. Nosko · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 1:15 a.m.

In recent weeks, students living in the neighborhood around 14th Street and College Avenue have noticed a disturbing trend: heavy foot and car traffic at all hours of the night. Frustrated with unidentified parked cars in front of her house on Woodburn Ave., IU sophomore Elizabeth Farrellee decided to investigate since she was new to the neighborhood this fall.

New local lingerie shop offers unique services, zoning concerns

By J.P. Benitez and JP Benitez · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 1:14 a.m.

"It's 40 minutes for $40," the bleached-blonde, buxom employee told me. "Tips start at $20." It was me, her and a strange, bearded man strong in gait with plaster sprinkled on his gray T-shirt. It was then, for a swift moment, that I thought "Live Modeling" would be the end of me.

INDOT program to attract new businesses to state

By Jill Brooks · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 1:13 a.m.

The Indiana Department of Transportation recently allocated $18.3 million in an effort to beautify Indiana's highways, greenways and walkways. This money will allow communities in 31 Indiana counties to improve streetscapes, lighting and landscape beauty. The counties cannot use the funds for actual highway projects, including resurfacing and new road construction.

One more fee

By Adam Maksl · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 12:58 a.m.

Like most Americans, I am in huge amounts of debt. Forgetting credit cards and a car loan, I have just about $55,000 in student loans. But I'm not worried. Thanks to the great innovative thinking of the IU board of trustees, I have figured out who will pay for my massive amounts of debt: you.

The NEW Vietnam conflict

By Edward Delp · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 12:56 a.m.

Are John Kerry's actions relating to Vietnam helping or hurting him? There is no question he served in some important battles in Vietnam. However, not all those battles happened exactly as he told them. His actions after the war left questions about his commitment to defending America unanswered.

Silicon Valley

By Rick Newkirk · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 12:54 a.m.

To all avid readers of Playboy: Do not adjust your contact lenses. Those curvaceous beauties you're seeing on Heff's October newsletter are what they appear to be -- computer-generated video game characters in the buff.

Bring on the burritos

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 10,2004 12:51 a.m.

Oooooh, they tore down the Chipotle sign ... that'll show 'em! Bravo. Who's next? Taco Bell? Lowe's? Target? The local Chevy dealer? I guess Bridget Kennedy is looking out for us, keeping us safe from the onslaught of corporate America. Uh ... too late, my dear.

Customizing the Basics

By Jaime Cohen · Thursday, Sept. 9,2004 2:38 a.m.

Friday marked the launch of WEDGE, a new furniture, home furnishing, accessories and decorative arts store. WEDGE replaced the All Ears record store at 401 E. 10th St. The opening of the store was a dream come true for WEDGE co-owner Marc Cornett.

Enrollment revenue down $7.3 million

By Brian Janosch · Thursday, Sept. 9,2004 2:38 a.m.

The final freshman enrollment numbers released Wednesday showed a decrease of 768 students. The 2 percent drop in enrollment will leave IU-Bloomington $7.3 million dollars short of its predicted revenue.

Lawsuit filed in taser case

By Lindsey Jancek · Thursday, Sept. 9,2004 2:38 a.m.

Monroe and Lawrence County Sheriff's departments and officers, the City of Bedford and TASER International Inc., have been added to the lawsuit in the death of James Borden.

Students write N. Korea petition

By Tony Sams · Thursday, Sept. 9,2004 2:38 a.m.

During election years, there is always the potential for partisan gridlock to stall any meaningful action. In the name of advancing the cause of human rights, some IU students are looking to work against that standstill.

Board tackles athletic issues

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Thursday, Sept. 9,2004 2:38 a.m.

Five primary issues were the topic of Terry Clapacs' last presentation as athletics director to the IU board of trustees Wednesday in Nashville, Ind. With less than a week left in his tenure as AD, Clapacs highlighted the first session of the trustees retreat early in the morning, wrapping up the state of the athletics department under his reign, the financial performance of the past year and taking a look at the concerns and major issues incoming athletics director Rick Greenspan will be facing when he takes office Wednesday.

IU students take to campaign trail

By Rick Newkirk · Thursday, Sept. 9,2004 2:17 a.m.

In the MTV generation, it is a common misconception that America's youth is apathetic to all things politics. This year, a high percentage of young people, including IU students and graduates, are oaring the Indiana gubernatorial candidates' ships.

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